Cooperstown, NY · Otsego County

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Portable Storage Container Permit Application

Village of Cooperstown property owners use this application to request permission to place a portable storage container on a lot.

What this form is

The application requests a permit to place a portable storage container on a lot in the Village of Cooperstown. The owner must apply to the Zoning Enforcement Officer at least three business days before placement and include property and applicant information, dates of use, and a site plan drawn to scale. The form also lists container size, placement, storage, and duration conditions.

Who needs it

A lot owner planning to place a portable storage container in the Village of Cooperstown must apply to the Zoning Enforcement Officer.

How to submit it

Apply to the Zoning Enforcement Officer at least three business days before the container is placed. The form lists Village of Cooperstown, 22 Main St., P.O. Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326.

About notarization

This application is signed without a notary; the document does not identify a notarized or sworn attachment or related step, so the signer just signs and dates it.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Portable Storage Container Permit Application.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Provide the property and applicant information and the starting and ending dates of use.

  3. 3

    Prepare The Site Plan

    Include a site plan drawn to scale showing the property and the container's designated location and size.

  4. 4

    Apply To The Zoning Enforcement Officer

    Apply at least three business days before placement; the form lists the Village address.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Portable Storage Container Permit Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary, and it does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How do I submit the Portable Storage Container Permit Application?
Apply to the Zoning Enforcement Officer at least three business days before placement. The form lists 22 Main St., P.O. Box 346, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
What should I include with the application?
Provide property and applicant information, dates of use, and a site plan drawn to scale showing the property and the container's location and size.
How long may a portable storage container remain on a lot?
The application states that a container may not remain on a lot for more than 93 days in any consecutive 365-day period.

Need something notarized?

This Portable Storage Container Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Cooperstown form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.